A boy who lives on a farm with his parents and grandparents relates, in poetic language, the favorite places of each family member. Grandfather prefers the barn, grandmother the mountains, and so on. When a new baby sister is born, the boy anticipates sharing all the spots with her. Color paintings illustrate the text.
Set on the American prairie of the 19th century, this gentle book centers on a young girl named Anna and her brother, Caleb. Because their mother died giving birth to him, Caleb has no memories of her, and so it is up to Anna to share what she remembers about their mother--that she sang and that she loved flowers. The children's father, Jacob, ...
This continuation of the 19th century family saga begun in SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL focuses on the thoughts and feelings of Anna's younger brother, Caleb. Here the family must deal with the return of Jacob's long-estranged father--Caleb's grandfather. Will Caleb be able to help his father and grandfather rebuild their shattered relationship? ...
This sequel to SARAH, PLAIN & TALL begins with Papa and Sarah getting married, much to the delight of Anna and Caleb. However, a devastating summer drought soon descends on the prairie, forcing Anna and Caleb to leave their father on the family farm and retreat with Sarah to her birthplace in Maine. As the children adjust to life in Maine, they ...
Eleven-year-old Journey and his sister, Cat, attempt to deal with their mother's abandonment. Left with their grandparents, the duo finds different ways to deal with their grief--Cat by working in the farm's garden, Journey by trying to place blame--especially on his grandfather.
A young artist finds new inspiration when he works with a group of painters who spend their summer on the island he and his family call home. As the boy observes the many different styles and techniques employed by the other artists, he comes to see his own work in a new way. Color illustrations accompany the text.
A young girl and her family must move away from their beloved farm--the only home the little girl has ever known. The girl tries to think of ways she and her family can remain on the prairie, but in the end she realizes that she can also bring a piece of the prairie with her to her new home. Illustrated with subtly tinted black-and-white ...
From the Newbery Medal-winning author of "Sarah, Plain and Tall" comes a deeply stirring, delicately lyrical portrait of a child and his family who give a stranger an amazing gift when the man is in desperate need of a miracle.
From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes the final book in her cherished Sarah, Plain and Tall series--a poetic celebration about the enduring spirit of family.
Twelve-year-old Larkin discovers a baby in a basket in front of her house. A note in the basket reads "This is Sophie. She is almost a year old and she is good. I will come back for her one day. I love her." Larkin and her family welcome Sophie into their lives and come to love her as their own, knowing--and fearing--that one day her mother may ...
Various authors contribute 12 stories about being seven years old. The writers include Judy Blume, Ronald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, James Howe, Ann Martin, Patricia MacLachian, and others. This illustrated book is part of a series of books celebrating different years of a child's life.
Continuing the story begun in SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL, SKYLARK, and CALEB'S STORY, this entry in the series about the Witting family concentrates on Cassie, the daughter of Sarah and Jacob. The younger sister of Anna and Caleb, Cassie is having trouble accepting the fact that her parents are expecting a new baby. Will writing in the "family journal, ...
A child relates his great-grandfather's memories of growing up on the prairie. Watercolor illustrations accompany tales of how a dog came to have three names, and what it was like to attend a one-room schoolhouse.
Eleven-year-old Minna Pratt wants many things in her life--that her writer mother would listen to her, that her house wasn't so disorderly, but most of all, she wants to be able to play vibrato on her cello. Then Lucas comes to be part of her chamber group and Minna learns a lot about life--and herself.
Ten-year-old Arthur Rasby is miserable--his parents are always fighting, and, although no one has said so, he knows his mother is going to have a baby. The only way he is happy is when he writes things down in his journal. When he is sent off to stay with his Great-Aunt Elda and Great-Uncle Wrisby on their farm, Arthur discovers for the very first ...
A Newberry Medal winner and her daughter ask a collection of canines to speak up in their own words. The dogs have plenty to say because it's a dog's life filled with squeaky toys, mischief, pie, plenty of naps, tails to wag, and tales to tell. Full color.
Life changes for Nigel the cat and Julia the dog when their human family brings home a baby girl. Feeling somewhat put off, Julia and Nigel stay away from the baby and privately nickname her "Bittle" because "she's just a little bit of a thing." However, Julia and Nigel soon accept the baby as a friend when they realize that she brings more fun, ...
While her family sleeps, young Fiona delights in her nighttime garden. Luminous fireflies, a majestic luna moth, a twinkling North Star, and a smiling Moon welcome Fiona to her favorite time of the day: night. Full color.
One dreamy, moonlit night, in a landscape of flowers, fields, and forests, a wild-haired little girl, all tucked into bed, asks her orange-striped cat, "Who loves me?" Family, friends, and pets are among the numerous answers. As the cat names each individual, they reminisce together about experiences and feelings. With pale yellow, orange, brown, ...
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